Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh G900
SX600 HS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX600 HS
G900 | SX600 HS | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh G900
SX600 HS | G900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the G900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and G900.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh G900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 340 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $752 |